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Share the Gift of Reading with Your Child- 5 Ways to Encourage Educational Learning Through Fun

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Reading activities for your kids by ZiggityZoom.com

As parents we all want the best for our children and one way we can help our children succeed is to teach them to read and encourage them to read. Reading is a skill that they will use for a lifetime and being a strong and avid reader opens up information, knowledge, history and worlds like no other.  Here are several ways to encourage your child to read and have fun learning.

Teachers Appreciate Knowing they Made a Difference- How to Appreciate Your Child's Teacher All Year Round

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I have 3 boys.  2 of them are in elementary school.  I am a member of the PTA and a chairperson for our school.  I have  lots of teacher appreciate ideas I will post this week but here are a few notes and drawings my son gave to his teacher I thought you might like.

Get Your Child Reading- A Bob Book Sight Lunchbox and Book Set Giveaway

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Many of us are about to send our kids to preschool or school in the next few weeks.  The tone has changed from Summertime activities to talk of back to school.

Most preschool and Kindergarten kids are learning to read or are about to begin reading.  One way to encourage children to start reading or become more confident with reading is to provide them with age appropriate books they can read easily.

Eco-Friendly Lunch Bag perfect for Back to School

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Back to school is here- for some of us it has already started and for most of us it is starting in the next couple of weeks.  I found this great eco-friendly and unique lunch bag by Mimi the Sardine.

It is the perfect size for kids and compact so it takes up virtually no room to store it.

I love the bright colors and easy wipe material.

No Mess Applesauce Pouches for On the Go Families

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I am always trying to fit in more fruits and vegetables to my kids diet.  In their lunches I often put the fruit cups that do not have added sugar or apple sauce cups (the natural ones without corn syrup or sugar or anything else added). But when we are in the car or at a Soccer game I often find the fruit cups difficult to bring.  We usually stick to bananas and apples but sometimes we run out of fresh fruit or my oldest son does not eat apples.

Veggie Patch Vegetable Bites- Add Some Veggies and Protein to Your Child's Plate

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 I had an opportunity to try the Veggie Patch Veggie Bites this past week.  My family tried the Brocolli Bites, Spinach Bites, Sweet Corn Bites, and Portabella Bites.  I was interested in trying the Veggie Patch bites because they are vegetarian, do not contact Trans Fats or MSG.

Does Your Child Have a Story about Saving Money or How They Use Their Allowance Money?

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If you child saves money or gets an allowance and is between the ages of 6-18 and has a great story about saving money please contact us right away.  Maybe your son or daughter is saving money to buy a big ticket item, or possibly saving money to donate it to a cause close to your family's heart.  If your child has a great money story please email me your name, child's name and age, city you live in and a sentence about your child and money.

The Holidays are Time to Make Memories for a Lifetime and Teach a few Lessons

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The hustle and bustle of the holidays are here. For many of us the frenzy has begun- decorating, shopping, wrapping, holiday parties, school parties, baking, and overly excited children.  It can make for a stressful time of year.  I love the holidays and everything that comes with it- the Christmas music, decorations, holiday treats, family time, and special memories.

Bunbun Book Giveaway Contest- Reading to Your Kids Encourages Early Literacy Skills and a Love of Learning

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Here at ZiggityZoom.com we want to encourage parents to read to their kids every day! We want kids to get excited about listening to stories, learning to read, and telling stories. We want kids to connect to stories and the characters they read about.

To enter our Bunbun Book Giveaway Contest Sign up and leave a comment about our site for this post!
All entrants will receive a printable ZiggityZoom coloring book by email! Your information is not shared or given to anyone.
Contest runs from October 19, 2008 and ends November 5, 2008. Giveaway is OVER-WInner will be contacted Nov 10-12th.

We have tons of reading and early literacy activities and tools on our site.
Check out our online interactive stories at:Check out our Interactive Stories-here

Or let your child draw a picture or a picture and a sentence if they are a bit older using our Tell a Story Template

Fast, Easy, and Healthy Family Meal- Make a Bean and Veggie Whole Wheat Wrap in 5 Minutes

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Healthy Bean and Vegetable Whole Wheat Wrap
Do you need an idea for a quick, easy meal that does not require cooking? Well these wraps are super nutritious and easy as 1-2-3 to put together and get on the table. My kids love wraps and this one is definitely healthy and filling.

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Today's Activity-Make a Monkey Bank, Teach Your Kids How to Save Money, Play Hide and Seek, and Fast Black Bean Soup

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Teach Your Kids to Save Money

Monkey Bank
Now more than ever is a perfect time to teach your kids about saving money. Make this great Monkey bank with your preschooler or prek student.

Money Matters- Lessons to Teach your Kids about Money- Saving, Spending and Donating
This is a great article to help parents teach kids about saving money, donating to charity, and allocating money for spending.

Fun Kids Game

Hide and Seek Kids Game
Let your kids have fun while learning their numbers-let your kids play hide and seek with Zoomer.

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